Puzzle 2.10.13

When my grandson turned 9 month I bought him a three piece puzzle with the big knobs. He is now 16months and today he was able to put two pieces in the correct space. He was able to because he has had it for months practicing . He usually plays with the pieces and he would hit them together to make music. Infants and toddlers must be allowed to experience materials over a period of time before you begin to teach using the material. He was able to figure out how to do the puzzle because he  is learning how to  steady his wrist and his fingers. Early experiences such as these will prevent your child from being referred for O.T. Occuptional Therapy. This activity also builds self-esteem. We celebrated when he  discovered that he can fit the puzzle into the space.This is also eye hand coordination,fine muscles control. He is learning  that he can accomplish things.
When we noticed that he put the two pieces in we celebrated and he had a great big smile on his face and he kept repeating the behavior. Each time he did it he clapped.